About Bridger Aerospace 

Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.   

About the Role 

Bridger Aerospace is seeking a Pilot-in-Command on Kodiak K-100 operating under Visual and Instrument Flight Rules. You will be required to fly specific assigned flight altitudes within the Fire Traffic Area to assist your government officer with providing aircraft separation over the incident. This role requires you to be away from home on a 11 on/11 off schedule for most of the year (Typically February-November). This position also requires you to be exclusively available to Bridger during a 4-month period (June 1 – October 1). Compulsory spring training typically occurs in early March and lasts approximately 2 weeks. This job requires willingness to perform a multitude of different mission sets, primarily ranging from IFR point to point, cargo, surveillance and mapping on sensor equipped platforms with a crew, as well as Air Attack. Pilots must be prepared to fly at night for our sensor equipped airframes for surveillance and mapping missions. The position reports directly to the specific platform Lead Pilots, the Chief Pilot, and the Director of Operations. Ideal candidates respond well when faced with a quickly changing environment and rely on their excellent judgement to complete the mission safely while following all Federal Aviation Regulations, company procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Safely operate aircraft in accordance with the FAR Part 91/135, Standard Operating Procedures and Aircraft Flight Manuals 
Ensure compliance as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures, GOM, and OpSpecs 
Be able to pass a Part 135 check ride; Complete a government carding check ride 
Adhere to company performance expectations: Safety, Focus on Quality, Leadership, Interpersonal relationships, Professional Development, and Focus on Quality 
Assess the operational environment to ensure that the required mission objectives are met in a safe and efficient manner 
Apply good airmanship, sound pilot decision making skills and Crew Resource Management to ensure that a safe and efficient environment is maintained for both crew and aircraft 
Work closely with the Operations Center and regional fire dispatch to maintain a regular flow of information regarding flight requirements, schedules and duty time limitations 
Ensure all time-sensitive federal regulatory, administrative, financial reimbursement, company travel, and operational documentation is completed accurately without delay using various company programs and approved EFB (company-provided iPad, laptop, and various communication devices)  
Maintain knowledge and currency of aircraft operating systems, avionics, weather and regulations 
Assist maintenance with engine runs and aircraft repositions as needed 
Perform ground operations: Fueling, Towing, Operational checks, and aircraft cleaning pre- and post-season, and during operational shifts
Read, understand, and comply with the contracts our platforms operate under
Provide excellent service to our multiple customer agencies

What We Are Looking For: 

25+ Hours PIC in Kodiak K-100
1500 Total Time 
1200 hours in airplanes 
500 Cross-Country 
200 Category and Class 
200 PIC mountainous terrain 
100 PIC airplane within 365 days 
100 PIC in Turboprop 
100 Night 
75 IFR total 
50 IFR in-flight 
50 PIC make and model (not required for hire, but preferred)  
High level of expertise with PIC decision making skills  
Recent experience and proficiency with IFR flying skills  
FAA ATP or Commercial License: airplane single land and instrument rating 
First or Second-Class medical certification 
Valid Passport 
Must be able to provide PRIA access 
Wildland fire background as pilot or ground crew 
Alaska and/or backcountry experience 
Formal aircraft risk-based education (Flight Safety, Human Factors course e.g.)

Benefits and Perks:   

Competitive salary and growth opportunities  
Company performance-based bonus plan  
Equity stock-based compensation package  
Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents  
401k with company match  
Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage  
Heath Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options

This position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screen. Additionally, this position requires attainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int’l Airport.    

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.  